Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 140,489 miles on the clock, averaging 6,498 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 WOD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,489 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,788 |
| Average per year | 6,498 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 WOD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 WOD
What car is NL53 WOD?
NL53 WOD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 WOD?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 WOD was 140,489 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 WOD passed its MOT?
NL53 WOD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2022.
Is NL53 WOD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 WOD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is NL53 WOD?
NL53 WOD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.